UK Shooting Seasons
Open and close dates for game species across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Use the region picker to see dates specific to your area.
0 species currently in season.
Season Calendar
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Grouse
Pheasant
Partridge
Duck (inland)
Duck (foreshore)
Woodcock
Snipe
Today · 29 Mar 2026
Grouse
12 Aug — 10 Dec
Closed
Red grouse and ptarmigan
Pheasant
1 Oct — 1 Feb
England & Wales
Closed
Partridge
1 Sep — 1 Feb
England & Wales
Closed
Grey and red-legged partridge
Duck (inland)
1 Sep — 31 Jan
Closed
Duck (foreshore)
1 Sep — 20 Feb
Closed
Below high water mark of ordinary spring tides
Woodcock
1 Oct — 31 Jan
England & Wales
Closed
Snipe
12 Aug — 31 Jan
Closed
Common snipe
Legend
grouse
partridge
pheasant
duck (inland)
duck (foreshore)
duck/wildfowl
woodcock
snipe
hare
rabbit
pigeon
deer
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